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Job description
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UNC Health is seeking a clinically oriented, board-certified or board-eligible Radiation Oncologist to provide per diem coverage at the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center in Boone, North Carolina. This flexible opportunity offers the chance to practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary oncology program while providing coverage support for an established and growing cancer center. The selected physician will work closely with medical oncology, surgical oncology, and other specialty colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cancer care. Our program features structured disease-site programs in thoracic, breast, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and genitourinary oncology, as well as weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards and access to clinical trial resources through our partnership with UNC Health in Chapel Hill.
Practice Highlights
Flexible per diem schedule
Collaborative multidisciplinary cancer care team
New Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator with 6 DOF couch
Active SRS/SBRT, IMRT, and electron therapy programs
Weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards
On-site patient navigation and supportive care services
Partnership with UNC Health and access to academic resources
Why UNC Radiation Oncology
UNC Health is a nationally recognized leader in patient care, education, and research. Physicians benefit from a collaborative environment dedicated to delivering exceptional care while advancing innovation in oncology treatment. This per diem opportunity offers the ability to contribute to an established regional cancer program while maintaining scheduling flexibility.
About the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center
The Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, located on the campus of Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC, provides comprehensive cancer services for patients throughout the High Country region. The center offers radiation oncology, medical oncology, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care services through a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment. The center received a Three-Year Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer® in 2023 and has maintained continuous accreditation since 1997. Through its affiliation with UNC Health, patients have access to specialized expertise, clinical innovation, and coordinated cancer care close to home.
About Boone, North Carolina
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone offers stunning scenery, abundant outdoor recreation, and a welcoming mountain community. Enjoy hiking, skiing, fishing, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway while experiencing the charm of a vibrant university town. Boone's combination of natural beauty, excellent quality of life, and four-season climate makes it a desirable destination for both work and leisure.
Qualifications MD or DO degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology
Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered oncology care
For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Organization Unit: FP RadOnc Statewide Appalachian Passthrough
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Boone
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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Worksite address
boone, NC, 28607, US
Who can apply
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